Get registered for the ASTA Expo 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center: https://geni.us/ASTA2025

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2025

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Make sure you mention: CTISUMMER to get FREE data migration!

If you're ready to make a real change in your shop's success, join Shop Marketing Pros' Plan With the Pros workshop this October to connect with them and other shop owners. You'll leave with your entire year for 2026 planned out.

Click here to register: https://geni.us/PlanWithThePros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Mike Allen at the Ratchet and Wrench Management Conference. Mike discusses his unique approach to managing marketing and customer interactions in the automotive service industry. Lucas reflects on the challenges and stress of expanding his shop from three bays to ten, emphasizing the need for sustainable growth. David shares insights into the importance of thorough documentation and clear communication to manage liabilities and improve customer service. 

00:00 Day with David: intentional antics, wild adventure.
07:58 Choosing schools for controlled child exposure.
11:39 No room; kicked out, recording in hotel.
19:35 Providing one-hour written repair estimate initially.
22:45 Too many cars now, too few before.
29:57 Carolyn advised strict client approval in California.
34:39 New shop added stress; balanced family business.
40:15 Reformed life path, reconciled with father, embraced corporate.
46:59 I should have handled conflict calmly instead.
53:14 He insisted, left job; former employer unhappy.
56:17 People upset when not hired; not intentional.
01:01:43 Documentary shows cultural differences in infant upbringing.
01:05:21 Family murdered, necks draped, slaughtered like hogs.